Construction Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Simtec

Department: Construction

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Brandon, Suffolk

Compensation: £24,000 / year

Description

Location: Wimbledon Avenue, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0NZ
Working for Simtec
Since 2007 Simtec have established themselves as a trusted name in geotechnical materials testing. Building a professional, practical, and methodical business culture from the top down. Being as the grease-in-the-wheels of the construction industry, ensuring work progresses at pace with unnecessary costs avoided. Simtec understand that sharing knowledge is the foundation for progress. Documenting and sharing best practices with partners and customers to minimise everyone’s exposure to risk.Simtec are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Apprentice Materials Testing Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic industry, working on a range of infrastructure projects within the construction industry.
The Package

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per year with incremental increases each year
• Monday to Friday
• 40 hours per week (overtime available)
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension Scheme

What will I be doing as an apprentice?

• Testing and Sampling: Conduct various materials tests on a wide variety of projects including, earthworks, concrete, soils & aggregates and asphalt, including soil density tests, concrete compressive strength tests, slump tests, taking core samples, Nuclear Densities, surface textures, surface regularities. 
• Data Collection: Accurately collect, record, and report test results using both manual and digital tools.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in the maintenance and calibration of testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with senior technicians to ensure that all tests comply with industry standards and project specifications.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations while performing tests on-site and/or in the laboratory.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on test results, identifying any issues and making recommendations for improvements.
• Training and Development: Participate in structured training and development programs throughout the apprenticeship to enhance technical skills and industry knowledge.

  What could the future look like? 

There’s no limit to what you can achieve while working with Simtec. Their team is at the heart of what they do, and they are looking for someone who wants to play a key part in that long term.  Simtec offer incremental salary increases each year based on performance reviews: 1st Year: £24,0002nd Year: £25,5003rd Year: £27,5004th Year: £30,000 Through ‘on-the-job’ training you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills to provide competency and responsibility in carrying out testing and to help develop your career. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Experience

Whilst previous experience is great, we at Tiro are always open to wildcards. We’re not just interested in experience and qualifications; we’re looking for someone with the right attitude and aptitude to fit right in at Simtec.

Qualifications

It’s about enthusiasm, not school results. In our experience the most successful apprentices are those who are driven to find out more about the sector, can be up front about what they do and don’t already know, are considerate, self-reflective, and impatient to learn the job role!
About You

We’re looking for a creative and committed individual who is proactive in identifying problems and defects. You must be comfortable collaborating with others to ensure business demands are met, whilst taking on responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your own work and managing you time effectively.

You’ll be flexible in your ability to work across the various locations required to meet the needs of business, as well being comfortable working on your feet.

Be prepared for a challenge as you take on activities to ensure the targets are met, whilst standards are upheld to ensure the safety of your team and working environment.

To succeed in this apprenticeship, you’ll need bags of enthusiasm, be a fantastic collaborator and be hungry to learn! 

Please note, due to the nature of the role, you need to be